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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,916.30, 22,374.45 and 10,979.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,916.30, 22,374.45 and 10,979.70 is: 16,469.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,916.30 : 22,374.45 = 10,979.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,916.30/22,374.45 = 10,979.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,916.30x = 22,374.45 × 10,979.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,916.30x = 245,664,748.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,664,748.67/14,916.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,469.55

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